Good morning, DuPage! It's a rainy Saturday, with today's high at 62°F and a low of 42°F, so grab your umbrella before heading out! 🌧️

Elmhurst University will host a distinguished public science lecture on April 23, 2026, featuring Ira Flatow, the veteran host and founder of the popular radio program and podcast "Science Friday." Titled "Health and Wellness Discoveries from the Files of 'Science Friday,'" the event will take the form of an engaging conversation between Flatow and award-winning journalist Sasha-Ann Simons of WBEZ Chicago. The discussion will delve into a variety of cutting-edge scientific topics, ranging from the unique biology of ultramarathoners to insights on aging from the Greenland shark, all with the aim of making complex science accessible and relevant to a general audience.

The lecture is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel on the university's campus, with doors opening at 6 p.m. for attendees. While the event is free for Elmhurst University students, faculty, staff, and alumni, general admission for the public is $15. This presentation is part of the university’s Roland Quest Lecture series, which focuses on community engagement and fostering lifelong learning. Interested participants can reserve tickets and find additional information through the university’s cultural events website.

The Village of Lisle has officially approved a license agreement with Ezee Fiber to install a new fiber-optic network within public right-of-way and utility easement areas. This infrastructure project is designed to bring high-speed, high-bandwidth internet service to local neighborhoods, providing residents with more competitive choices for their home connectivity.

During the installation phase, residents can expect to see construction crews working underground in public areas. These crews will be identifiable by branded work attire and vehicles. Once the network is complete, it will provide the capacity needed to handle increasing digital demands for modern communications. For construction updates or to report specific concerns, residents are encouraged to contact Ezee Fiber at 630-749-3933 or via email at [email protected].

Good News for local outdoors enthusiasts! The 2026 Illinois Spring Trout Season officially opened this morning at 5:00 AM. Several DuPage County locations have been stocked with thousands of rainbow trout, including Silver Lake at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville, Pickering Pond in Naperville, and Grove Lake at Wood Dale Grove. Get out your rod and reel and enjoy some time on the water!

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On this day in 2023, Finland officially joined NATO, marking a significant milestone in its security landscape.

Addison has a street named after the Chicago Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull because he was a long-time resident of the village. In fact, he lived on Byron Avenue for roughly 10 years (from about 1963 to 1971) during the height of his career with the Blackhawks.

In honor of his time as a local resident and his status as a sports icon, the Village of Addison officially renamed that section of Byron Avenue to "Bobby Hull Lane."

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